Global Scans · Good Health and Well-being · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

• [New] Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents in the United States and improving access to high quality just-in-time suicide interventions to reduce risk has important public health implications. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
• [New] In 2026, employers expect to pay more than $18,500 per employee for health care benefits, a 6.7% increase from 2025 and the biggest jump in 15 years. Claims Journal
• [New] Two thirds of large companies expect to raise monthly premiums for employee health coverage through paycheck deductions in 2027. Claims Journal
• [New] U.S. companies plan to charge more for employee health plans in 2027, as soaring drug prices drive up insurance costs. Claims Journal
• [New] Among the eight available full texts, Cameroon, Liberia, Nigeria, and Uganda stand out as partners facing particularly high cofinancing expectations, as their MOU domestic commitments outpace the health budget growth projected by IHME. Think Global Health
• [New] Liberia and Mozambique expect overall declines in annual health spending - even as both increase their domestic contributions. Think Global Health
• [New] The Defense Health Agency program mediates some common barriers to seeking care and increases the likelihood that a service member or veteran will continue with their mental healthcare. DHA.mil - The Official Website of The Defense Health Ag
• [New] The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) will develop and launch a new Age-Friendly Health Plan Program to strengthen accountability for age-friendly care across Medicare Advantage plans nationwide. The John A. Hartford Foundation
• [New] A prototype reactor that works as a 'mini-Sun' is being developed in Nottinghamshire as UK hopes to lead world in nuclear fusion power. Electricity Info
• [New] Faced with an aging population and growing reliance on caregivers, New Mexico is making a new plan to address dementia and brain health through 2031. Searchlight New Mexico
• [New] Only 50% of adults said they could rely on the CDC for health recommendations (down from 77% last year). CIDRAP
• [New] Biosecurity threats are increasingly recognized as global concerns due to their potentially catastrophic impacts on human health and well-being worldwide. Frontiers
• [New] Emerging technologies offer great prospects for enhancing global health preparedness but require robust governance frameworks, equitable access, and interdisciplinary collaboration to mitigate risks and maximize benefits. Frontiers
• [New] Biosecurity threats are issues of public health importance because of their implications for global health security. Frontiers
• [New] Health services have a duty of care to protect patients at risk of suicide. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] The California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board has unanimously granted a petition that could prohibit the fabrication and installation of artificial stone products containing more than 1% crystalline silica. cmadocs
• [New] The coming decade is decisive: without rapid, coordinated global action, ocean health will continue to decline, threatening climate stability, biodiversity resilience, food security, livelihoods and the wellbeing of billions. The United Nations Office at Geneva
• [New] Importance: Poor nutrition remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and its major risk actors, contributing to substantial morbidity, early disability, mortality, economic burdens, and health disparities in the US. PubMed
• [New] Fastest-Growing Country / Segment: Plant-based wet pet food is expected to grow at 8.9% CAGR during 2025-2032, reflecting rising demand for sustainable, clean-label, and health-oriented diets for pets. / Germany Persistence Market Research
• [New] Climate change has aggravated water stress and may cause significant danger to global health and productivity, and will continue to do so as global temperatures rise and weather patterns change. ClimateCheck
• [New] Ensuring safe water access is critical to improving food security, reducing health risks, and supporting healthier communities worldwide. EurekAlert!
• [New] Microsoft and the Mayo Clinic are collaborating to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare, a partnership that accelerates clinical AI validation and could shift how providers and payers evaluate licensed models and data governance. Stock Titan

Last updated: 14 June 2026